Tour Overview and Itinerary

Home » Whale Shark Tours » Tour Overview and Itinerary

Home » Whale Shark Tours » Tour Overview and Itinerary

Here’s a summary of your tour itinerary.

7:00-7:40am : Passengers picked up from the front of their accommodation in Exmouth by our air-conditioned bus.
7:50am : Arrive at Tantabiddi boat ramp to board your whale cruise boat.
8:30am : Depart Tantabiddi to head out into the Ningaloo Reef
9:00am : First snorkel on the amazing corals of the Ningaloo Reef
9:30am : Spotter plane takes off to look for megafauna for us to swim
10:00am : Morning Tea
10:15am : Vessel starts cruising the reef looking for megafauna to swim with until lunch
12:30-1:00pm : Head into the inner reef to have a delicious gourmet lunch
2:30pm : Last snorkel on the spectacular Ningaloo Reef. Divers dive the Ningaloo Reef & Try Dives too.
3:00pm : Afternoon tea
3:15pm : Cruise back to Tantabiddi on the look out for dolphins, turtles, dugongs…
3:45pm : Board tender to be ferried back to shore
4:00pm : Board bus for trip back to Exmouth
4:30pm : Passengers dropped off in front of their accommodation in Exmouth

Here’s a detailed list of the tour inclusions:

Full day boat trip, with pickups leaving Exmouth town at 7am and arriving back in town from 3 to 5pm.
Free pickups / drop offs in our air-conditioned tour bus from every major accommodation in Exmouth town, and at central pickup points too.
A spacious and stable vessel specifically designed to maximise your comfort and enjoyment (toilet facilities onboard too)
Our own spotter plane to find our own whale sharks
Full support from our experienced and committed team, both in-water and out
High quality snorkel gear (masks, snorkels, fins and suits)
Floatation devices for in-water use
Two snorkels on the Ningaloo Reef and a chance to swim with manta rays
Whale and dolphin watching (in season)
One free photo from the tour to take home and show your friends and family, or purchase our photo package by our professional onboard photographer
The opportunity to dive in the Ningaloo lagoon after your whale shark swim (we are the only company to offer this experience)
Delicious gourmet food throughout the day – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as tea, coffee, cordial and water
A glass of champagne or beer to finish the tour!
A head full of fascinating facts from our knowledgeable crews’ briefings about the reef, sea life and the history of the area
All government fees, taxes and charges
FREE snorkel gear hire during your stay in Exmouth

*Times may vary depending on the conditions.

Should you have any queries, feel free to reach out through our live chat or visit our contact page.